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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,663.48, 425,976.72 and 172,710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,663.48, 425,976.72 and 172,710.32 is: 238,352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,663.48 : 425,976.72 = 172,710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,663.48/425,976.72 = 172,710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,663.48x = 425,976.72 × 172,710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,663.48x = 73,570,575,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,570,575,623.75/308,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,352.06

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